BMI Calculator for Kids

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BMI percentile is calculated separately for boys and girls because growth patterns differ.
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BMIHealthy weight
15.6kg/m²

Body Mass Index (weight/height²)

BMI-for-age percentile45.7th
Percent of 95th percentile77.9%
Weight categoryHealthy weight
45.7 th pctile
Underweight<5Healthy weight5-85Overweight85-95Obesity95+

8-year-old boy: Healthy weight (45.7th percentile)

  • A percentile between 5 and 85 is the healthy range for children. This boy's weight is proportional to their height and age.
  • BMI-for-age is a screening tool, not a diagnosis. Muscle mass, bone density, pubertal stage, and ethnicity all affect how the number should be interpreted.

Next stepKeep supporting healthy habits: balanced meals, at least 60 minutes of physical activity daily, and adequate sleep for the child's age.

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